Kraken Stay Hot, Take Down Golden Knights Again Behind McCann’s Milestone and Daccord’s Steady Hand
The Seattle Kraken are starting to find their rhythm, and Saturday night in Vegas was another step in the right direction. In their second meeting of the season with the Golden Knights, Seattle leaned on early offense, physical play, and strong goaltending to secure a 3-2 win-sweeping the season series so far, 2-0.
This one followed a familiar pattern: fast start, mid-game pushback, and a clutch finish. Seattle jumped out with two goals in the first period, only to see Vegas claw back with a pair in the second.
But the Kraken responded early in the third and held the line the rest of the way. It wasn’t flashy, but it was effective-and it’s exactly the kind of gritty, complete performance that’s becoming this team’s identity.
McCann Hits 200 and Keeps Rolling
Let’s talk about Jared McCann. The guy is dialed in.
While linemates Jordan Eberle and Matty Beniers have cooled off a bit, McCann is keeping the top line afloat-and then some. His power-play goal in the first period was textbook puck movement and finish.
After a Vegas penalty for too many men, Chandler Stephenson started the sequence from the dot, dropping it to Vince Dunn. Dunn sent a clean feed across the zone to McCann, who wasted no time firing it home from the opposite circle.
That goal didn’t just give Seattle a two-goal cushion-it marked McCann’s 200th career NHL goal.
And he’s doing it in style. That tally gave him four goals in his last four games, and he closed out January with 20 points, setting a new franchise record for most points in a single month.
Not bad for a guy who missed chunks of the season with two separate injuries. This was his first full month back, and he’s made every second count.
McCann now has 134 of his 200 career goals in a Kraken sweater. He’s not just a top scorer-he’s becoming the offensive heartbeat of this franchise.
Melanson Brings the Muscle
Jacob Melanson isn’t lighting up the scoresheet, but his physical presence is impossible to ignore. The rookie forward set a new Kraken record with 12 hits in a single game-breaking his own mark of 10 that he set just last week.
That kind of physicality isn’t just about throwing the body around. It’s about tilting the ice, creating turnovers, and wearing down opponents.
Seattle had five takeaways to Vegas’ two, and Melanson’s relentless energy played a big role in that. He logged just under 10 minutes of ice time across 14 shifts and nearly averaged a hit per shift.
That’s impact.
Since being recalled after Ben Meyers was placed on IR, Melanson has made a strong case to stay. And when Meyers is ready to return, the Kraken coaching staff will have a tough decision to make. Melanson’s grit and effort are giving them every reason to keep him in the lineup.
Daccord Delivers Again
Joey Daccord got the start in net and continued his strong run of form, stopping 27 of 29 shots for a .931 save percentage. It was his third straight win and another example of how Seattle’s goaltending tandem is quietly becoming one of the team’s biggest strengths.
Whether it’s Daccord or Philipp Grubauer between the pipes, the Kraken are getting consistent, reliable performances-something that’s been a difference-maker during this four-game win streak.
With just two games left before the Olympic break, Seattle is heating up at the right time. The offense is producing, the defense is holding strong, and the goaltending is locking things down. If they can keep this momentum rolling, the Kraken could head into the break as one of the league’s teams to watch in the second half.